Kronacher bookmarks closes after 25 years - end of an era!

Kronacher bookmarks closes after 25 years - end of an era!

in the heart of Kronach, in the popular "bookmark", a piece of cultural history is buried. After 25 years of loyal service, Anette and Michael Panhans have to close the bookstore- the last of their kind in the entire city and district area! The decline in shop visitors and the internet boom have left their mark. "The margins are not high, the costs continue to rise," explains Anette Panhans and complains about the economic hurdles that burden their business. The loyal customers can still order until January 31, 2025, but after that is finally over!

An era comes to an end: closure after a quarter of a century

The closure is bitter sweet to the couple who has taken this path together. "After many years of hard work, it is time to take a break," said Panhans. The Christmas business should continue to run normally, but the future of the bookstore remains uncertain. A sale of the last remaining stocks after the closure is probably part of the sad end of this chapter. The uncertainty about what comes into the premises after the closure hovers like a threatening shadow over the Panhans.

not only the "bookmark" will disappear; A renowned toy shop in the region has also announced its end. After 67 years, this popular meeting point for families closes its doors forever. The decline in inpatient trade and the changed shopping habits require their toll and increase retail in Upper Franconia. The opening ceremony of the closure makes room for the melancholy memories of a time when browsing in the shop was still a pleasure.